Zimmer Inc. Zimmer femoral stem, revision taper, 15 mm diameter, 185 mm stem length, w/compression nut, sterile, Zimmer, Warsaw, IN; Model Number: 9982-15-18. Cement-less total hip arthroplasty in patients whose bone stock is of poor quality or inadequate for other reconstruction techniques. Devices placed in femoral canal. A variety of stem and body components are provided to achieve fixation and restore joint kinematics. Recall
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Zimmer femoral stem, revision taper, 15 mm diameter, 185 mm stem length, w/compression nut, sterile, Zimmer, Warsaw, IN; Model Number: 9982-15-18. Cement-less total hip arthroplasty in patients whose bone stock is of poor quality or inadequate for other reconstruction techniques. Devices placed in femoral canal. A variety of stem and body components are provided to achieve fixation and restore joint kinematics.
Brand
Zimmer Inc.
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
Lot Number: 60698102.
Products Sold
Lot Number: 60698102.
Zimmer Inc. is recalling Zimmer femoral stem, revision taper, 15 mm diameter, 185 mm stem length, w/compression nut, sterile, due to The threads on the screw are incomplete/non-functional.. Based on FDA medical device recall database.
Summary derived from FDA notice
Reason for Recall
As stated by FDA
The threads on the screw are incomplete/non-functional.
Recommended Action
Per FDA guidance
Zimmer, Inc. began Consignee notification of the affected device via telephone on May 15, 2009. A certified "Urgent: Device Recall" notification dated May 21, 2009 was sent to all consignees instructing them of the affected device, to stop use of and return it with a Return Certification form. The Return Verification form should also be faxed to Zimmer, Inc. at 1-574-372-4265. For shipping assistance, questions or other concerns, contact Zimmer, Inc. at 1-800-613-6131.
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CA, IA, NE
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